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Caliper Bracket Reinstallation and New Pad Installation

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Brake replacement

What happens here

First, remove the caliper mounting bracket from the vehicle by unbolting the two main bolts that hold it in place. Once the bracket is off, pop off the old metal clips (anti-rattle clips) and replace them with new ones provided with the new brake pads. Inspect the slide pins for rust or stiffness. If necessary, clean and re-grease them with brake grease, or replace them if they are seized. Mount the new rotor onto the wheel hub. Reattach the caliper mounting bracket to the vehicle, torquing the bolts to manufacturer specifications. Insert the new brake pads into the caliper mounting bracket, ensuring they slide freely. Apply a small amount of brake grease to the contact points where the pads touch the clips and the caliper.

Goal: Install the new rotor, reattach the caliper mounting bracket, and install new brake pads.

Tools and materials

  • Brake Grease — Lubricating contact points for smooth pad movement
  • Brake Pads — New braking surface
  • Caliper Mounting Bracket — Holds the brake pads and caliper
  • Metal Clips — Securing brake pads within the bracket
  • New Brake Rotor — Installed onto the hub
  • Wrench — Removing and installing caliper mounting bracket bolts

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replace both of my rears. I'm going to go ahead and pull this caliper mounting bracket off to get access to my rotor. These two bolts right here hold your caliper mounting bracket on. These can be a pain to remove. Once you got the rotor off the hub, you want to inspect it for any cracks, gouges, or deep scoring. What's behind the rotor matters as well. I'm just going to spray brake clean on mine, and then wipe it off. I'm going to prep my new rotor for install. Pop these clips off. You want to check these for rust and build-up, as well as check your slide pins. Pull the pin out and grease as needed. Once you got your new clips in, remount your caliper bracket. Put your brake pads in. I like to apply a small amount of grease. Get yourself a small C-clamp,

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